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L Montus is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet,Syrup. The alternative uses of L Montus have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of L Montus depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
L Montus also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. Normally, these side effects of L Montus are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, L Montus's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on L Montus related warnings talks about L Montus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
L Montus is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects.
Additionally, L Montus may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that L Montus is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
L Montus is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of L Montus safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking L Montus. If you are pregnant, do not take L Montus without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of L Montus safe during breastfeeding?
L Montus should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of L Montus on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of L Montus on kidney. So it is not known whether taking L Montus will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of L Montus on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of L Montus on the liver. So it is not known whether taking L Montus will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of L Montus on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of L Montus on the heart, information on safety of L Montus for the heart is unavailable.
L Montus should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take L Montus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this L Montus habit forming or addictive?
L Montus is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking L Montus, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as L Montus can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
L Montus is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking L Montus for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and L Montus
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how L Montus and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and L Montus
Information about the interaction of L Montus and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Absorption of L Montus is not affected by food and hence can be taken with or without food. Preferably it should be taken in the evening. However, you are recommended to take it as per the doctor's instructions.
Yes, L Montus can be taken with ambroxol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported after taking this drug. However, if you feel any discomfort or unpleasant effects after taking this drug please consult your doctor.
L Montus works by blocking the action of histamine which is responsible for allergies in our body. This helps to relieve symptoms of allergies, such as a runny nose, sneezing, and redness, watery, itchy eyes. This drug also helps to relieve itching caused due to urticaria (hives).
Take L Montus as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
No, L Montus is not a decongestant. It is an antihistamine, used to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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